What is another word for Shirred?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈɜːd] (IPA)

Shirred is a culinary term that refers to the cooking method of eggs in a dish that has been lightly buttered or greased and baked in a covered dish. There are various synonyms for the word shirred to describe this cooking technique. Baked eggs, coddled eggs, en cocotte, and egg gratin are all terms that can be used to describe shirred eggs. Each of these terms describes cooking eggs in a ramekin or another small, oven-safe dish with a creamy or decadent sauce and other flavorful ingredients such as herbs and cheese. These dishes are perfect for brunch or a quick and easy breakfast or lunch option.

What are the hypernyms for Shirred?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Shirred

She turned hastily to the staircase, and Charter's remarks as he rode townward with the other, were Shirred, indeed....
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Will Comfort
Each one wore a gown of blue silk, and little Shirred bonnets to match.
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Alice Turner Curtis
The covering may be put on plain, or may be Shirred or draped.
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R. R. Lutz

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